April showers brought more than May flowers

After Last month’s heavy downpours roads and bridges are reopening across the county. Nearly 12 inches of rain fell across Chandler and the surrounding areas of Lincoln County, leading to widespread road closures, bridge shutdowns, and potential waterlogged farmland.

Tilghman author to visit

Oklahoma is full of colorful stories from the past, whether it’s outlaws like the Doolin Gang or the Dalton brothers, or Wild West shows.One of the most famous historical Oklahomans, hands down, is lawman Bill Tilghman. Most learn about his days as a U.S.

Rape charges

A Meeker man is facing rape charges following his arrest by Lincoln County law enforcement officers.Two charges of first degree rape by force or fear were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court Apr. 28, 2025 against Christopher Eugene Stone, 42.

Guilty pleas on four sex counts

A man charged with four counts of sex related acts with a minor and who has pleaded innocent and previously was scheduled for trial, has has changed his plea to a guilty blind plea.A sentencing date ahs been scheduled.

Meeker Board of Education meeting

Meeker Board of Education members this week employed three new personnel, approved continuing contracts for certified staff and for support staff for the 2025-2026 school year and also extra duty contracts for the 20252026 school year.

Chandler senior awards

Here are the awards presented to Chandler’s graduating seniors: Logan Allen - Academic Excellence Damien Best - Excellence in English Award Carson Bradshaw - Five:7 Equipment Scholarship Ethan Brunson - Academic Excellence, Excellence in Biology II Award, Masonic Lodge Essay Winner Kaylee Choate -...

Chandler Board of Education meeting

Chandler Board of Education members this week approved the application for temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 20252026, re-employed all of its certified staff and professional staff for 20252026 and accepted several resignations.

Prague man pleads not guilty in felonies

A Prague man pleaded innocent during his arraignment on a total of 10 felonies and one misdemeanor in two cases filed within 17 days of one another has withdrawn his previous pleas has pleaded guilty all those charges.